JLPT N3 Intermediate
成り立つ
To consist of components, hold true logically, or be practically viable.
Readings
Other forms
成り立ちます polite form
成り立たない plain negative
成り立って te-form
成り立った plain past
成立つ less common kanji
1 Intransitive Verb
To consist of / To be made up of
Explains how a whole entity is constructed from specific parts, members, or elements.
Example
この チーム は 5人 の メンバー で 成り立って い ます 。
This team is made up of five members.
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2 Intransitive Verb
To be established / To hold true
Confirms that a transaction is finalized or that a line of reasoning is logically valid.
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3 Intransitive Verb
To be viable / To be sustainable
Assesses whether an activity or organization can sustain itself financially or practically.
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